Construction Begins on £40m Eternal Wall Prayer Monument Near Birmingham

Construction has begun on Britain's largest Christian monument, the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, located near Birmingham between the M6 and M42. The monument, shaped as a 51-meter tall Möbius strip, will contain one million bricks, each linked to a unique story of an answered prayer accessible via smartphone technology. The project, conceived over 20 years ago by former Leicester City chaplain Richard Gamble, aims to create a national symbol of faith, hope, and Christian heritage, expected to attract around 250,000 visitors annually upon its completion in 2028. The site will also feature 10 acres of green space, a visitor center, and facilities for conferences. Fundraising efforts have raised £40 million, with over 20,000 supporters contributing, although an additional £5.7 million is still being sought to make the site fully operational. The land was donated by Midlands businessman Lord Edmiston, who, along with his company IM Properties, has supported the project both financially and through land provision.